Z75 Pro3
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published February 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Copyright Notice:
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Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual.
With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com
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Package Contents ......................................................... |
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Specifications................................................................. |
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Motherboard Layout....................................................... |
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I/O Panel ...................................................................... |
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Pre-installation .........................................Precautions |
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CPU Installation ............................................................. |
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Installation .............................of Heatsink and CPU fan |
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Installation ........................of Memory Modules (DIMM) |
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Expansion ....................Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) |
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Dual Monitor ................and Surround Display Features |
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ASRock .....................Smart Remote Installation Guide |
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Jumpers ..........................................................Setup |
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2.11 Onboard ............................Headers and Connectors |
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Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks |
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Serial ATA3 .............(SATA3) Hard Disks Installation |
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Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 |
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Hot Plug .....and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs |
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SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and |
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Operation ........................................................Guide |
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Driver Installation ............................................Guide |
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Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM |
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64-bit With .......................................RAID Functions |
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Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit |
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Installing Windows ® XP / XP 64 - bit Without RAID |
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Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64 - bit / Vista TM / |
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OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... |
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Advanced Screen........................................................... |
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3.4.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... |
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North Bridge Configuration................................... |
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South Bridge Configuration.................................. |
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Storage Configuration .......................................... |
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3.4.5 |
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology ........................... |
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Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ..................... |
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Super IO Configuration ........................................ |
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3.4.8 ACPI Configuration............................................... |
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3.4.9 USB Configuration ............................................... |
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Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... |
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Boot Screen ................................................................... |
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Security Screen ............................................................. |
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Exit Screen .................................................................... |
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Install Operating System................................................ |
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Support CD Information ................................................. |
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4.2.1 Running Support CD............................................ |
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Drivers Menu........................................................ |
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Utilities Menu........................................................ |
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Contact Information.............................................. |
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z75 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step- by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
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If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock Z75 Pro3 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in, 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock Z75 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Z75 Pro3 Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our support CD for details.
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1.2 Specifications
Platform |
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in, 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm |
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- All Solid Capacitor design |
CPU |
- Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in |
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LGA1155 Package |
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- Digi Power Design |
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- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design |
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- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology |
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- Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU |
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- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) |
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- Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect |
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Technology with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU |
Chipset |
- Intel® Z75 |
Memory |
- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) |
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- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
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- Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/ |
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1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
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- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 3) |
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- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 |
Expansion Slot |
- 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x16 mode) |
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* PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. With |
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- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE3: x4 mode) |
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- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slot |
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- 2 x PCI slots |
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- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM |
Graphics |
* Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can |
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- Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick |
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Sync Video 2.0, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD |
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Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 2500/4000 |
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- Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. |
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Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU |
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- Max. shared memory 1760MB (see CAUTION 5) |
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- Dual VGA Output: support HDMI and D-Sub ports by |
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independent display controllers |
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- Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to |
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1920x1200 @ 60Hz |
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- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ |
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- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and |
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HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI |
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monitor is required) (see CAUTION 6) |
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- Supports HDCP function with HDMI port |
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- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback |
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with HDMI port |
Audio |
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection |
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(Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) |
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- Premium Blu-ray audio support |
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- Supports THX TruStudioTM |
LAN |
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
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- Realtek RTL8111E |
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- Supports Wake-On-LAN |
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- Supports LAN Cable Detection |
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- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az |
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- Supports PXE |
Rear Panel I/O |
I/O Panel |
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- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port |
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- 1 x D-Sub Port |
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- 1 x HDMI Port |
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- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports |
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- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports |
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- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED |
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- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ |
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Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) |
SATA3 |
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, |
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RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage), NCQ, |
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AHCI and Hot Plug functions |
USB3.0 |
- 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to |
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- 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports), |
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supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s |
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- 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, |
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RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage), NCQ, |
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AHCI and Hot Plug functions |
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- 2 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors |
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- 1 x IR header |
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- 1 x CIR header |
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- 1 x COM port header |
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- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header |
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- 1 x Power LED header |
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- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector |
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- 24 pin ATX power connector |
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- 8 pin 12V power connector |
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- Front panel audio connector |
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- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) |
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- 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) |
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BIOS Feature |
- 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support |
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- Supports “Plug and Play” |
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- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events |
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- Supports jumperfree |
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- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support |
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- CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage |
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Multi-adjustment |
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Support CD |
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), |
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CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX |
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Multimedia Suite - OEM |
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Unique Feature |
- ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 8) |
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- ASRock Instant Boot |
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- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) |
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- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 10) |
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- ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 11) |
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- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12) |
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- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 13) |
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- ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 14) |
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- ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 15) |
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- ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) |
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- Lucid Virtu Universal MVP (see CAUTION 17) |
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* Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with |
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- ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION 18) |
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- Hybrid Booster: |
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- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 19) |
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- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 20) |
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- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) |
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- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 21) |
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- Good Night LED |
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Hardware |
- CPU Temperature Sensing |
Monitor |
- Chassis Temperature Sensing |
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- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer |
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- CPU Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by |
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- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control |
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- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore |
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- Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / |
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XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 22) |
Certifications |
- FCC, CE, WHQL |
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- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) |
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(see CAUTION 23) |
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
CAUTION!
1.About the settings of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 51.
2.This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 20 for proper installation.
3.Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.
4.Only PCIE2 slot supports Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI Express in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed.
5.The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.
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6.xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID. HBR is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM.
7.For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-chan- nel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 14 for proper connection.
8.ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share it with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
9.ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.
10.If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp
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11.ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is the smart start page for IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the ASRock SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with friends on-the-go. To use ASRock SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser version is IE8.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp
12.ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.
13.ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application’s priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game’s priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently.
14.ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.
15.ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature.
16.Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may choose from [Everyday], [Day of the week] or [Weekdays and weekends], then schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.
17.VIRTU Universal MVP includes the base features of Virtu Universal technology, which virtualizes integrated GPU and discrete GPU for best of breed functionality. It also features Virtual Vsync™ for no-compromise visual quality. With the added benefits of HyperFormance technology, VIRTU Universal MVP improves game performance by intelligently reducing redundant rendering tasks in the flow between the CPU, GPU and the display.
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18.ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from portable audio devices, such as MP3 players or mobile phones to your PC, even when the PC is turned off (or in ACPI S5 mode)! This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that ensures users the most convenient computing environment.
19.Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause instability of the system or damage the CPU.
20.While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
21.Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used.
22.ASRock XFast RAM is not supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Intel® Smart Connect Technology and Intel® USB 3.0 ports are not supported by Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit.
23.EuP stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by the European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system should be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standards, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v, and the standby power efficiency should be higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you to check with the power supply manufacturer for more details.
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*There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
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TABLE for Audio Output Connection
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” 
, click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
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Chapter 2: Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.6", 30.5 x 19.3 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1.Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components.
2.To avoid damaging the motherboard’s components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
3.Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4.Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5.When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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2.3 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.
Load Plate
Load Lever
Socket Body
Contact Array
1155-Pin Socket Overview
Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengage the lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook.
Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in order to flip up the load plate.
Step 2. Remove the PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
1.It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap.
2.This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.
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Step 3. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:
Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edge which is marked with a black line.
Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.
orientation key notch
Pin1
orientation key notch 1155-Pin CPU
line black
alignment key
Pin1
alignment key
1155-Pin Socket
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 3-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. Press down the load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.
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2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1155Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_ FAN1, see page 13, No. 1 or CPU_FAN2, see page 13. No.2).
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPUs. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the cen-
ter of the IHS on the socket’s surface.
Apply Thermal
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Fan cables on side closest to MB header
Fastener slots pointing straight out
Press Down
(4 Places)
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 6. Secure redundant cable with tie-wrap to ensure the cable does not
interfere with fan operation or contact other components.
Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides flexible options to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. The white throughholes are for Socket LGA
1155/1156 CPU fan.
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots: You have to install identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Black slots; see p.13 No. 5) or identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2; Black slots; see p.13 No. 6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
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1.If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots: DDR3_ A1 and DDR3_B1, or DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2.
2.If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3.If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology.
4.It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5.Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard.
6.For optimal compatibility and stability while overclocking memory frequency, it is recommended to install one memory module in DDR3_B2 slot or two memory modules in DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.
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Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
notch break
notch
break
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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